A Night of Local Cinema: December 3 at Sudbury Indie Cinema
- Mathieu Seguin
- Dec 3, 2025
- 2 min read
On December 3rd, we gathered for a genuinely fun and meaningful night of local cinema, screening seven short films made by creators from our region and sharing the experience together on the big screen at Sudbury Indie Cinema.
The room was full of energy, curiosity, and support, the kind that only happens when filmmakers and audiences are in the same space, watching stories that come from familiar places and lived experiences. It was a reminder that local films are not meant to live unseen on hard drives or links, they are meant to be shared, felt, and talked about together.
The Films Screened
We were proud to screen the following short films, each one created with passion, care, and a strong personal voice:
A Bunch of Junk – Ian Johnson
One – Alex Trenda
The Retreat – Rushi Tilva
Unemployed – Jake Savard
Witches Brew Part II – Sheena Belanger
Sudbikery – Jake Thomas and Cameron Perdu
St-Joseph Hospital – Larry Bernard
Each film brought something different to the screen, and together they showed the range of talent and storytelling that exists right here in our community.
Under the Bleachers
In between screenings, the night took a fun and interactive turn with a live segment called Under the Bleachers, where Matt Poitras sat down with the directors for casual, behind the scenes conversations about their films, their process, and what it took to bring these stories to life.
This live portion added a personal layer to the evening, giving the audience a chance to hear directly from the filmmakers in an intimate and relaxed setting, and turning the event into more than a screening, it became a shared experience.
Why Nights Like This Matter
It takes an incredible amount of effort to make a film, especially at the local level, where projects are often fueled by passion rather than resources. December 3rd was about recognizing that work, celebrating the filmmakers who took the risk to create, and giving their films the space they deserve to be seen and appreciated.
The response from the audience made one thing clear, local cinema brings people out when it is given a home.
What’s Next: December 17
The series continues this Wednesday, December 17, with a brand-new lineup of short films by local creators, along with another interactive live portion that you can only experience by attending in person.
Doors open at 6pm
Sudbury Indie Cinema
Each event builds on the last, expanding the space for local voices and strengthening the community around them. If you were with us on December 3rd, thank you for being part of it.
If you missed it, December 17, January 7 and January 21 is your chance to step into something that is growing.
Local cinema is happening here, and this is how we build it together.
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